A Veiled Technique: Tulle Overlay

Three 12″ square studies, part of my exploration of compostion within a square. Each of these pieces include the technique of a tulle overlay. The tulle assists with construction and creates a muted tone.

The close ups show that the tulle is not always the final layer. The grid stitching in the first selection and the diagonal lines stitched between sections of horizontal lines become essential elements in the composition. The diagonal lines of paint applied over the tulle create an unexpected depth